The U.S. Missile Defense Agency and the Israel Missile
Defense Organization completed the first phase of the development of the David's
Sling Weapon System, or DSWS, with a successful interception test. The DSWS is an
add-on to the Arrow Weapon System developed at Redstone Arsenal.

The test, conducted in southern Israel, was the first successful
interception by a Stunner Missile from DSWS. The DSWS is added on to the joint
U.S.-Israel Arrow Weapon System to improve Israel's defense against missile
threats.

The Arrow, developed by Boeing in conjunction with Israel
Aerospace Industries, has been a cooperative effort between the U.S. Missile
Defense Agency and the Israel Missile Defense Organization since 2002. The
prime contractor for the integration and development of the David Sling Weapon
System is Rafeal, in conjunction with Raytheon.